Merle J Heider

US Patent:

50907204, Feb 25, 1992

Filed:

Nov 23, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/617187

Inventors:

Merle J. Heider - Humboldt IA
Dale J. Heider - Humboldt IA
Leon J. Heider - Humboldt IA

International Classification:

B60D 100
B62D 5308

US Classification:

2804381

Abstract:

A transporting system includes a farm tractor, a dolly having a fifth wheel assembly thereon, and an over-the-road trailer. The dolly can be connected to the tractor by means of a three point hitch. The fifth wheel assembly of the dolly includes a fifth wheel plate adapted to retentively engage the king pin of the over-the-road trailer. The dolly can be attached to the trailer and pulled by the tractor to a desired location.

US Patent:

47338768, Mar 29, 1988

Filed:

Dec 17, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/942606

Inventors:

Merle J. Heider - Humboldt IA
Dale J. Heider - Humboldt IA
Leon J. Heider - Humboldt IA

International Classification:

B60G 1704

US Classification:

280 6H

Abstract:

The suspension system of the present invention includes an elongated spring having one end attached to the vehicle frame and having a second end. A pneumatic bag includes an upper end which is attached to the vehicle frame and a lower end. A securing bracket attaches the lower end of the bag and the second end of the elongated spring to the axle so that the weight of the vehicle frame above the axle is supported in combination by the spring and the air bag. A pneumatic control system is in communication with the bag for selectively introducing air to the bag so as to control the pressure within the bag and thereby control the height that the bag supports the vehicle frame above the axle. A stabilizer bar is pivotally connected at one end to the vehicle frame and at the other end to the axle so as to cause the vehicle frame to be centered over the axle while at the same time permitting the vehicle frame to move vertically with respect to the axle. The control means includes both manual and automatic control valves for controlling the height of the frame above the axle.

US Patent:

53039726, Apr 19, 1994

Filed:

Jun 4, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/893651

Inventors:

Merle J. Heider - Humboldt IA
Dale J. Heider - Humboldt IA
Leon J. Heider - Humboldt IA
Craig J. Heider - Humboldt IA

International Classification:

B60P 704

US Classification:

296 98

Abstract:

A top closure for a rectangular box includes a tarpaulin having one edge connected to one top edge of the box, and having the opposite edge wound around an elongated shaft. A reversible motor is connected to the shaft for winding and unwinding the tarpaulin to open and close the top closure. A remote transmitter is adapted to send either a wind or an unwind signal to a receiver which is connected through solenoids to the reversible motor. By pressing one button on the remote transmitter it is possible to rotate the motor in one direction, and by pressing the other button on the remote transmitter it is possible to rotate the motor in the opposite direction.

US Patent:

49232100, May 8, 1990

Filed:

Mar 28, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/329441

Inventors:

Merle J. Heider - Humboldt IA
Dale J. Heider - Humboldt IA
Leon J. Heider - Humboldt IA

International Classification:

B62D 3700
B60G 1126

US Classification:

280707

Abstract:

The suspension system of the present invention includes an elongated spring having one end attached to the vehicle frame and having a second end. A pneumatic bag includes an upper end which is attached to the vehicle frame and a lower end. A securing bracket attaches the lower end of the bag and the second end of the elongated spring to the axle so that the weight of the vehicle frame above the axle is supported in combination by the spring and the air bag. A pneumatic control system is in communication with the bag for selectively introducing air to the bag so as to control the pressure within the bag and thereby control the height that the bag supports the vehicle frame above the axle. A stabilizer bar is pivotally connected at one end of the vehicle frame and at the other end to the axle so as to cause the vehicle frame to be centered over the axle while at the same time permitting the vehicle frame to move vertically with respect to the axle. The control means includes both manual controls and automatic photo-electric sensors for controlling the height of the frame above the axle.

US Patent:

53081005, May 3, 1994

Filed:

Oct 15, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/961614

Inventors:

Merle J. Heider - Humboldt IA
Dale J. Heider - Humboldt IA
Leon J. Heider - Humboldt IA
Craig J. Heider - Humboldt IA

International Classification:

B60D 136

US Classification:

280474

Abstract:

A coupling device for coupling a trailer to a vehicle includes a first channel adapted to be connected to the tongue of the trailer and a second channel adapted to be connected to a hitch member. The hitch member is adapted to be connected to the hitch of a vehicle. The first and second channels are joined together by a pair of links which are pivoted about two spaced apart vertical axes. The hitch member can swing about the links so as to permit alignment of the hitch member with the hitch on the vehicle.

US Patent:

45290989, Jul 16, 1985

Filed:

Sep 28, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/655861

Inventors:

Merle J. Heider - Humboldt IA
Dale J. Heider - Humboldt IA
Leon J. Heider - Humboldt IA

International Classification:

B65D 5500

US Classification:

220211

Abstract:

The top closure of the present invention comprises a flexible sheet member sized to fit in covering relation over a top opening of a box. One edge of the sheet member is attached to the upper edge of one of the box walls. At least one track is positioned at one of the opposite ends of the box and an elongated shaft extends between the two opposite ends of the box. The tracks guide the shaft from an open position adjacent one edge of the box to a closed position adjacent the other upper edge of the box. The flexible sheet member is rolled around the shaft when the shaft is in its open position, and the sheet member unrolls from the shaft as the shaft rolls towards its closed position. When the shaft reaches its closed position, it engages a plurality of flaps which are mounted along the edge of the box. These flaps wrap around the shaft as the shaft rotates, and become attached to the shaft, thereby fastening the shaft to the sidewalls of the box with the tarpaulin in covering relationship over the opening.

US Patent:

56649185, Sep 9, 1997

Filed:

Jul 28, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/508814

Inventors:

Merle J. Heider - Humboldt IA
Dale J. Heider - Humboldt IA
Leon J. Heider - Humboldt IA
Craig J. Heider - Humboldt IA

International Classification:

B60P 708

US Classification:

410103

Abstract:

A cargo tie down device includes a winch having a mounting bracket, a winch shaft support and a winch shaft. The mounting bracket is secured to a vehicle, and the winch shaft support is rotatably mounted to the mounting bracket. The winch shaft is rotatable within the winch shaft support and is connected to a flexible member which is either attached to or extends over the cargo on the trailer. Tightening of the belt by the winch causes the winch to align relative to the belt in a position wherein the axis of the winch shaft is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the belt, regardless of the angle at which the belt is disposed.

US Patent:

52843564, Feb 8, 1994

Filed:

Jun 5, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/893719

Inventors:

Merle J. Heider - Humboldt IA
Dale J. Heider - Humboldt IA
Leon J. Heider - Humboldt IA

International Classification:

B60D 100

US Classification:

2804251

Abstract:

A transporting system includes a farm tractor, a dolly having a fifth wheel assembly thereon, and an over-the-road trailer. The dolly can be connected to the tractor by means of a three point hitch. The fifth wheel assembly of the dolly includes a fifth wheel plate adapted to retentively engage the king pin of the over-the-road trailer. The dolly can be attached to the trailer and pulled by the tractor to a desired location.